Many scenarios exist where UVA personnel may wish to share specimens or data with another researcher, or a UVA researcher would like to receive specimens or data from another individual.   It is often confusing to know what type of IRB approval or other documentation is required.  

The IRB-HSR has developed two algorithms which may help you in determining what is required.

Please review the applicable algorithm below:
Receiving Data/ Specimens
Sending Data/ Specimens

If you are still not sure, contact us and we can help to direct you to the Grants and Contracts office if needed.